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All Iz Well will take the stage in I.P. July 29
Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder presented Assistant Library Director Tony Iovino with a citation as the community prepared to bid farewell to the passionate community leader when he retires at the end of the month.
Brown, who got his start playing drums in church more than 40 years ago, decided to assemThe rhythmic pulse of funk, ble a band that could cover the timeless charm of Motown, every genre — from R&B to soft rock and pop. The lineup now and the powerful harmonies of three lead vocalists will all includes two guitarists, two come together when All Iz Well keyboardists, a bassist and takes the stage at the Island three lead vocalists. “This is the only (band) with Park Library, 176 Long Beach three vocalists up front,” Road on July 29 at 7 p.m. Brown said. “We’re The nine-piece able to blend our band — led by vocals very, very Queens native and well. We bring a drummer Cordell blend of voices, and Brown — is preparit brings people ing to bring its sigback. You get nostalnature sound to the gia from all the old South Shore. songs.” “We come to just TANAA DEAN The band, whose bring joy,” Brown, sound is tight and 60, the band’s found- vocalist, All Iz Well polished, is made up er and leader, said. of everyday profesFo r m e d m o re than a decade ago, All Iz Well sionals with diverse careers. Band has played all along the Brown works full-time in conNautical Mile in Freeport and struction and was part of the across New York, with appear- rebuilding effort at the World ances in Brooklyn, Co-op City Trade Center. Other members in the Bronx, and even as far as include a retired federal parole Wa l d o r f , M a r y l a n d . T h e officer, a healthcare adminisgroup’s name is both a mantra trator, a former NYPD officer, and a mission — creating and even a military base bookmusic that uplifts and unites store manager. “We’re all hardworking peopeople from all walks of life. The band originally took ple,” Brown said. “We got shape after Brown’s previous together with our talents, and group, 90 Proof, disbanded. ConTInueD on pAge 6
By KEPHERD DANIEL
kdaniel@liherald.com
Courtesy Town of Hempstead
Oceanside Library set to say goodbye to Tony Iovino By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
After more than a decade of helping to transform the Oceanside Library into a thriving community hub — and before that, a lifetime of public service — Tony Iovino will serve his last day as assistant library director on July 31. “I have had the distinct honor and privilege to work with Tony for over 10 years, back when I was head of the Children’s Room,” library Director Chris Marra said. “He played a pivotal role in the design and construction of our beautiful new building and in bringing it to life. He’s made a lasting impact on our library and the entire Oceanside community. His vision, dedication and
tireless work has shaped the Oceanside library into what it is today. The beautiful library is a reflection of his passion and commitment, a dream he worked tirelessly to bring to life, and one that now stands as a lasting legacy in our community.” Iovino, 67, has long been a familiar name in Oceanside. His career has touched nearly every corner of public life — law, education, literature and library leadership. Iovino, the first in his family to attend college, graduated from the University of Richmond in three years with a double major in economics and history. He married his childhood sweetheart, Angela at 21, that same summer before attending St. John’s University School of Law. After earning a law degree, he evenConTInueD on pAge 8
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